Slim Aarons
Villa Del Balbianello
Captured in June 1983, this Slim Aarons photograph frames Italian mountaineer Guido Monzino relaxing with friends on the terrace of his home, Villa del Balbianello, overlooking Lake Como. It's a perfect study in effortless glamour and the unhurried ease of the good life, the kind of golden, sun-drenched afternoon Aarons spent his whole career chasing across Europe's grandest lakeside homes.
Slim Aarons made his name capturing the casual elegance of high society through the mid-20th century. After serving as a WWII combat photographer, he turned his lens to film stars and aristocracy at play, offering an insider's view of the elite long before social media. This print is a glimpse into a lost era of style, grace, and unhurried leisure.
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Material & Care
Material & Care
Material: Framed print
Care instructions: Dust the frame regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Clean the glass with a soft cloth lightly dampened with glass cleaner, spraying the cloth rather than the glass directly. Avoid abrasive cleaners and excess moisture. Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent the print from fading over time.